On 4/17/2005 , the vessel VIKING COMMANDER (Official Number 383680) was involved in a risk of sinking in 40 MILES EAST OF ST. ANTHONY'S, NL., NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).

The vessel, with 10 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.

On 17 April 2005, at 13:37 UTC., vessel requested immediate assistance with damage to bow and taking on water, preparing to abandon.. Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/27/2005 .